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Science Experience, Jan 15-17 at The University of Adelaide

Donna Montes — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:50:17 +0000

The Science Experience program is designed to give students who have an interest in science, an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work!

The University of Adelaide run the program in mid January each year (15-17 Jan 2013). Students wishing to undertake the program should refer to the website below. The program is offered to students in years 9 & 10.

Registrations are still OPEN so students who are interested can still sign up for January’s session. Sponsorship for the program can be gain by inquiry with local Rotary clubs who strongly support this program.

http://www.scienceexperience.com.au/

2012 Chemistry Spectacular – View live here!

Stav — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:37:30 +0000

2012 was the 2nd year that the School of Chemistry and Physics presented an exciting Chemistry stage show featuring a range of spectacular, thrilling and attention grabbing experiments and demonstrations which will motivate, inspire and delight!

To view our world-class chemistry experts who will enthrall you with experiments featuring sparks, explosions, bangs and flames please go to:
http://youtu.be/BK_QPY3mdNk.

Thank you to all the schools, teachers, parents, grandparents but most of all the students who came along and supported this event!

Chemistry Spectacular: Wed 31st October 2013

Stav — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:39:33 +0000

The School of Chemistry & Physics is proud to present an exciting Chemistry stage show featuring a range of spectacular, thrilling and attention grabbing experiments and demonstrations which will motivate, inspire and delight!
Aimed at students from Year 8-11 and of course anyone who has a love of chemistry.

Our world-class chemistry experts will enthrall with experiments featuring sparks, explosions, bangs and flames – and you’ll also discover the captivating chemistry that happens behind the smoke.

Where: Scott Theatre, North Terrace Campus, The University of Adelaide
Date: Wednesday 31 October 2012
Time: Show starts @ 1:00pm sharp! (Duration: 1 1/2 half hours)

Please Register Here

Please book now for this ‘Free Event’ as seating is limited.
Please note: Each booking is limited to 15 tickets however you are welcome to book for more!
Tickets are General Admission (no allocated seating).

Uni brings science to our schools

Stav — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 02:13:16 +0000

The University of Adelaide’s Faculty of Sciences staff are teaming up with schools to improve students’ understanding of the subject and show young people how it can be applied to the real world. Chemistry lecturer Dr Tara Pukala (pictured) has been working with Henley High School science teacher Jeremy LeCornu to trial the university-school partnership.

The Adelaide Science Partnering In Research & Education (ASPIRE) project was launched on Wednesday during the University’s Festival of Teaching & Learning. This project will provide support for secondary science teachers and ultimately having school-aged students more interested in science.

To access ASPIRE go to the following link: http://www.sciences.adelaide.edu.au/aspire/. To read more about the 10 Big Questions go to: http://ua.edu.au/sciences/10bq

10 BQ – Power to moove us

Stav — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:13:57 +0000

How can we reduce our reliance on fossil fuels?
Cows passing wind get a hard time for their contribution to climate change, but it’s burping that really expels the troublesome methane they generate.

To read further on how cow manure can help reduce use of carbon-intensive fertilisers, go to Rachel Crees article of the same title: < Link >

Rachel Crees is a PhD student in the School of Chemistry and Physics, University of Adelaide. To find out more about the 10 Big Questions, go to: http://ua.edu.au/sciences/10bq

10 BQ – Store green power with nanosience

Stav — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:49:40 +0000

Question: Where will the nanoscience revolution take us?

Answer: To curb climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions, society must cut reliance on such fossil fuels as coal and oil and switch to non-polluting renewable forms of energy. For more information about this article go to:

[ Can you Believe it? article - Store green power with nanoscience]

This article was written by Dr David Huang is lecturer in chemistry and coordinator of the Bachelor of Science (Nanoscience & Materials) degree at the University of Adelaide.

To find out more about the 10 Big Questions, go to: http://ua.edu.au/sciences/10bq

Chemistry Spectacular 31st Oct 2011

Stav — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:43:44 +0000

Chemistry Spectacular is an exciting stage show featuring a range of spectacular, thrilling and attention-grabbing demonstrations which will motivate, inspire and delight!

Our world-class chemistry experts will enthrall with experiments featuring sparks, explosions, bangs and flames – and you’ll also discover the captivating chemistry that happens behind the smoke.

As part of our celebration of the International Year of Chemistry this one-off event will appeal to everyone – the perfect Halloween event.

LOCATION: Scott Theatre, Schultz Building, North Tce Campus, The University of Adelaide

DATE: Mon 31st Oct 2011

There are 2 sessions being held:

1st session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm (Schools Show)

2nd session: 5:30pm – 7:00pm (General Public Show)

Please book now for this Free Event, as seating is limited – Tickets are General Admission (no allocated seating).

REGISTER HERE

PLEASE BE WARNED: Some of the experiments are very loud and may produce some flames and smoke!

Science cult hero blows in for a visit

Stav — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:15:35 +0000

Professor Martyn Poliakoff, from the University of Nottingham in England, is passionate about finding a cleaner way to make chemicals and is touring to celebrate the International Year of Chemistry.

Professor Poliakoff is recognised globally for his role as narrator of a successful chemistry series The Periodic Table of Videos. That has been viewed by more than 20 million people on YouTube.

To read more on this Adelaide Now article go to: British cult scientist Martyn Poliakoff visits Adelaide, or to find out more on the University of Adelaide is doing for 2011 International Year of Chemistry head to the School of Chemistry & Physics home page.

10 BQ – Secrets revealed in waves

Stav — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:39:13 +0000

Q: How did the universe begin?
A: In a previous ‘Can You Believe It?’ article (The Advertiser, March 22) talked about cosmic microwaves, which are an echo left over from the early days of the universe. By using radio telescopes, astronomers can learn about how the cosmos has changed during its 14 billion year history.

Justin Bray is a PhD student in the School of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Adelaide talks about the use of telescopes both on the ground and in space which are able to help us unravel the mysteries of the universe.

To find out more about this 10 Big Questions, go to Justin Bray’s Advertiser article: Secrets revealed in waves or for more information on the University of Adelaide’s 10 Big Questions go to: 10 BQ -Faculty of Sciences

10 BQ – Spongy future of energy

Stav — Mon, 30 May 2011 01:11:57 +0000

Big Question: How can we reduce our reliance on fossil fuels?
A world in which our energy needs are met by hydrogen, rather than oil and gas, without reducing our quality of life.

According to Rachel Crees, (PhD student in Chemistry and Physics, University of Adelaide), hopefully it won’t be long before, instead of having 40 litres of fossil fuel sloshing around to feed our car’s internal combustion engines and expelling toxic waste products, we have a sponge-like Metal Organic Frameworks (MOF) safely releasing hydrogen into our vehicle’s fuel cell, leaving behind only a trail of water.

To find out more go to: The Advertiser’s ‘Spongy future of energy’ or for more information on 10 Big Questions – The University of Adelaide.